The Galaxy Note 9 looks almost similar to Galaxy Note 8, the last year model. On a cursory look, there is no major noticeable difference if both of the smartphones are stacked against each other.

If I am spending a hefty amount on a new smartphone, at least it should look new and unique as well. This might not be a deal breaker for many people but for me it is.

2. Heavier than Galaxy Note 8

Galaxy Note 9 is a little bit heavier than Note 8. To be exact, the Galaxy Note 9 weighs 201 grams, while the Galaxy Note 8 weighs 195 grams. Also, Note 9 comes with a yellow eye-popping coloured S-pen which drives attention to itself, I wouldn’t enjoy that and I believe there are a lot of people who also will feel the same.

3. Pricing

Galaxy Note 8 is right now available in the market for $750 (Rs.92475) whereas Galaxy Note 9 model is starting at $1,000 (Rs.123300). This is a major difference in pricing. Even if we compare the launch date price of Note 8 with Note 9, the Note 8 started at $930 (Rs.113958). With incremental changes, this price bump is not justified.

4. Looks like Galaxy Note 8

The smartphone looks almost similar to Galaxy Note 8, the last year model. On a cursory look, there is no major noticeable difference if both of the smartphones are stacked against each other.

If I am spending a hefty amount on a new smartphone, at least it should look new and unique as well. This might not be a deal breaker for many people but for me it is.

5. Same screen resolution

Screen resolution of every cell is very important thing in a smartphone. Galaxy Note 9 sports the same 2960 x 1440 in a slightly bigger display. Both the phones have Infinity Display with bezels on top and bottom of the phone. Samsung could have tried removing that black space but then a notch was inevitable.